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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.02, 313.18 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.02, 313.18 and 144.06 is: 198.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.02 : 313.18 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.02/313.18 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.02x = 313.18 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.02x = 45,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,116.35/227.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.74

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